pancake
word
/ˈpænˌkeɪk/
PAN-kayk
/pˈænkeɪk/
PAN-kayk
Definition
A flat, round cake made from batter and cooked on a hot surface, often eaten for breakfast and served with toppings like syrup or fruit.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the American style unless specified. In Britain, 'pancake' can mean a thinner, crepe-like version. Common collocations: 'stack of pancakes', 'flip a pancake', 'pancake syrup'. Often used in 'pancake breakfast' events.
Spanish: panqueque - tortita (España)Portuguese (BR): panquecaPortuguese (PT): panquecaChinese (Simplified): 煎饼Chinese (Traditional): 煎餅Hindi: पैनकेकArabic: فطيرةBengali: প্যানকেকRussian: блинчик - панкейкJapanese: パンケーキVietnamese: bánh kếpKorean: 팬케이크Turkish: pankekUrdu: پین کیکIndonesian: pancake
Example Sentences
I made pancakes for breakfast.
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She put fruit on her pancake.
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He likes his pancakes with lots of syrup.
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I could eat a stack of pancakes right now.
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On Shrove Tuesday, it’s traditional to flip pancakes in the pan.
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Let’s go out for a pancake brunch this weekend.
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